Kıymalı Makarna - Turkish Pasta with Ground Beef
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
702 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Turkish
Kıymalı Makarna - Turkish Pasta with Ground Beef
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Kıymalı Makarna is a comforting and easy-to-make Turkish pasta dish with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and simple spices.
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Ingredients
- 400 g ground beef
- ½ tablespoon good quality olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 large tomato (grated or finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ cup water
- 400 g pasta
For Topping
- ½ tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt or plain natural yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- parsley (to garnish)
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Instructions
Making the Ground Beef Sauce
- Place a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add olive oil and chopped onions, then sauté for a few minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add in the tomato paste and mix well before adding grated tomatoes, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika
- Pour in ⅓ cup of water and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Pasta
- Start cooking the pasta while preparing the meat sauce.
- Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot
- Add salt, then add the pasta.
- Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set it aside until the sauce is ready.
Preparing the Toppings and Serving
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the paprika and chili. Cook on low heat for a few minutes, set it aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic paste, and a pinch of salt. Set it aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the beef sauce.
- Mix well so the pasta is fully coated. Let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot topped with a dollop of garlic yogurt and a drizzle of chili butter.
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Notes
- Choose the Right Pasta – Short pasta like farfalle, penne or fusilli holds the sauce well, but spaghetti works too.
- Don’t Overcook the Pasta – Keep it al dente so it holds up in the sauce.
- Use Fresh Tomatoes When Possible – Grated fresh tomatoes, especially when in season, add a brighter, more authentic taste.
- Make it Spicier – A bit of extra red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper can give the dish a kick.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
702kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
426mg
(18%)
Potassium
749mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
563IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 702 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 702kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 563IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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